He owes at least 50% of his contract to Ben Simmons. Don't know what Neil sees in him. I don't think he's an NBA player-- training camp fodder possibly.
Signed to push, and possibly replace Montero. Monteros summer league was super disappointing and I was excited about him too. Still can't shoot and is a terrible finisher as well. He needs to go to Europe for a couple years imo.
He's got a good physical mold, i think Neil is looking for players with the right physical attributes in hope the coaching staff can develop them into good role players. It's a nice strategy, but i don't think we need too many of these projects plus Meyers on the roster.
I think he will keep it at two un-drafted players per year. Two guys who are just happy to be in the NBA and who will work their asses off to get better. Like Duckhook said, he would love to find a steal like Livingston.
Jeez. We have a fews projec to say the least. Got to think we are going to make some cuts in camp. I mean Montero and Pat will probably gone by the end of the fall. Neil's faith in the instructional value of NBA coaching can onky go SO far. I'd be happy if Noah turns out a contributor.
He barely played. He looked bad in his first game which was to be expected with no practice time with the team. Then looked pretty good in the first half of his 2nd game before he got hurt. I don't think they saw enough one way or the other.
That was my thought. too. Not nearly as good, but a similar player. Good pickup. Probably doesn't make the team, but this is the kind of player that's worth taking a look at.